A political podcast that won’t make you hate your neighbor. Curtis and Ryan unpack cultural and political issues facing Oklahoma and the nation with a light-hearted air. Brought to you by The Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs.
Curtis Shelton and Ryan Haynie
Oklahoma, USA
The Thinkin' on Lincoln podcast is a refreshing and engaging podcast that offers a conservative perspective on various Oklahoma issues. Hosted by a couple of younger guys, Ryan and Curtis, the podcast combines casual conversation, informative discussions, and entertaining banter to create an enjoyable listening experience. Whether you are politically involved or not, this podcast manages to be both informational and entertaining, making it accessible to a wide range of listeners.
One of the best aspects of The Thinkin' on Lincoln podcast is the chemistry between Ryan and Curtis. Their banter is natural and lighthearted, creating an enjoyable dynamic that keeps listeners engaged throughout each episode. This casual approach allows for a more relatable listening experience and makes complex political topics more accessible to those who may not be well-versed in politics.
Additionally, the podcast provides valuable insights from a conservative perspective. It offers a fresh take on Oklahoma issues that might not always align with mainstream media narratives. The hosts dive into topics such as funding school districts in their first episode, providing well-researched information while still maintaining an entertaining format. This combination of informative content and entertaining delivery makes The Thinkin' on Lincoln podcast both educational and enjoyable.
However, one potential downside of the podcast is its limited focus on actual ghosts at OU as mentioned by Smoot in their review. While the hosts do touch upon various Oklahoma issues from a conservative standpoint, it seems that some listeners were initially drawn to the idea of hearing stories about haunted hallways and students who died while attending OU. It may be beneficial for the hosts to either clarify the focus of their podcast in future episodes or consider incorporating some ghost-related content alongside their political discussions to cater to these expectations.
In conclusion, The Thinkin' on Lincoln podcast has great potential for growth due to its engaging hosts, informative discussions from a conservative perspective, and its ability to keep listeners entertained throughout each episode. With its combination of casual conversation, informative content, and lighthearted banter, this podcast offers a unique and enjoyable listening experience. Whether you are politically involved or just looking to be informed and entertained, The Thinkin' on Lincoln podcast is definitely worth a listen.
Curtis and Ryan give an update on how legislative session has gone so far and how the last few weeks might shape up.
Curtis and Ryan talk with David Bahnsen, CIO of The Bahnsen Group and bestselling author, about flipping the script on how we see work—and why it might just be one of life's greatest blessings.
Curtis and Ryan sit down with former state Representative Kevin McDugle to discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Glossip v. Oklahoma and his role in the case. Notes: https://www.reedsmith.com/en/news/2023/03/reed-smith-glossip-investigation-releases-new-findings-evidence-withheld
This week, the guys take a step back from Oklahoma politics to explore a broader perspective on the major projects unfolding in Washington, D.C.Have a guest suggestion or feedback? Let us know at digital@ocpathink.org.
Tax expert and Senior Policy Analyst for the Tax Foundation, Manish Bhatt, joins the guys to talk about the complications, functions, and frustrations surrounding the property tax.To read about the REINS Act, check out this article from OCPAthink.org, "Effort to reduce state regulation gets bipartisan support"
Listen in as the guys discuss what to watch for in the upcoming legislative session and a few grassroots initiatives that you should probably keep an eye on.
The guys debrief the results of the recent election cycle, including Oklahoma voters' historic decision not to retain an Oklahoma Supreme Court justice.To read the article about judicial districts Ryan mentions, click this link.For more information on OCPA's judicial scorecard, click here.
Renowned law professor and former OCPA fellow Andy Spiropoulos sits down with the guys to talk about controversial workers' comp issues and related cases that Oklahoma's highest court has mishandled.Click here to read Andy Spiropoulos' article "Once More into the Breach: The Path to Effective Workers' Compensation Reform in Oklahoma."
Ryan sits down with Ben Lepak to discuss a recent activist initiative to raise the minimum wage in Oklahoma and why it would be a bad move for the state.
Ahead of the upcoming November election, Curtis and Ryan discuss OCPA's 2024 legislative scorecard and first-ever judicial scorecard. Click here to see the 2024 Legislative Scorecard.Click here to see OCPA's Judicial Scorecard.To learn more about the lawsuit over the University of Oklahoma's racist scholarship practices, click here.
Curtis and Ryan talk with Dr. Wilcox of the University of Virginia about his research on marriage and the family as well as his new book, Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civilization.
Prof. Brian Fitzpatrick of Vanderbilt Law School talks to Ryan and Curtis about how Tennessee successfully changed its judicial nominating process — and why Oklahoma should do the same. They discuss the dangers of a Bar-controlled court system and discuss what it would look like to allow the continuance of the Judicial Nominating Commission to be put to a state question.For more content on the truth and dangers of the JNC, listen to this popular episode with Ben Lepak; "Legislators In Black Robes With Ben Lepak."
Curtis talks to Dr. Ben Carson about where he comes from and where he thinks the country is going.
Curtis and Ryan discuss judicial reform in Oklahoma with Katie Daniel, Susan B. Anthony Pro Life America's state policy director, and unpack how Oklahoma's courts threaten the state's pro-life laws.
Curtis and Ryan talk about the new school choice tax credit and tease major legislative priorities for the upcoming session.
Curtis and Ryan talk about what's been happening in the legislature over the summer and what their own summer plans.
This week, Curtis and Ryan discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of the 2023 legislative session.
OCPA is turning 30! This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by OCPA's Senior Vice President, Brandon Dutcher, who began his journey with OCPA as a board member before joining the staff in 1995. Brandon gives listeners the inside look behind the many struggles of a new nonprofit, the changing political climate in Oklahoma since 1993, and OCPA's victories throughout the last 30 years.
This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by co-host of Fox & Friends, Pete Hegseth, to discuss his latest book, Battle for the American Mind, and answer questions surrounding education, school choice, and what the heck a paideia is. Pete is also the keynote speaker for OCPA's 2023 Citizenship Award Dinner. Click here for more information on how you can join us to hear him speak on April 26.
This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by Executive Director of the State Chamber Research Foundation Ben Lepak. The guys talk about judicial reform, including the Judicial Nominating Commission, and a recent decision regarding abortion by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma.
This week, Curtis and Ryan discuss bills that made it through the first session deadline, Oklahoma's recent vote on recreational marijuana, and more.
The 2023 Oklahoma Legislative Session is in full swing, and Curtis and Ryan are here to give you the most recent update! The guys break down school choice proposals from the House and Senate, as well as other legislation making its way through each chamber.School Choice Legislation:SB 822 by Sen. Julie DanielsSB 943 by Sen. Shane JettHB 1935 by Speaker McCallOCPA Watchlist OCPA Legislative Scorecard
This week, Curtis and Ryan close out the economics series with the president of the Mises Institute, Jeff Deist. The guys discuss inflation versus deflation, how states can insulate their economies, the Mises Institute, and more.
In part 2 of the Economics in 3 Podcasts series, Curtis and Ryan are joined by Dr. Per Bylund, a Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute and associate professor of entrepreneurship and Johnny D. Pope Chair and Records-Johnston Professor in the School of Entrepreneurship in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. The guys discuss Dr. Bylund's latest book, modern monetary theory, entrepreneurship, and what causes prosperity.
Welcome to part 1 of the Economics in 3 Podcasts series! Curtis and Ryan are kicking off the series with Academic Vice President of the Ludwig von Mises Institute, Dr. Joseph T. Salerno to discuss the cause and effects of inflation, Austrian Economics, and more.
This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by the founder of Save Our States and OCPA Distinguished Fellow, Trent England. Trent discusses a new project and takes the guys on a deep dive into rank choice voting.
This week, Curtis and Ryan unpack the regulatory burden on Oklahomans and our economy. Is Oklahoma an over-regulated state? If so, how do we fix it? The guys discuss all that and more on this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln.
How is Oklahoma really doing when it comes to education? The new results are in, and it might be worse than predicted. This week, Curtis and Ryan unpack new test data from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP).Find references on the data here.
This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined with founder and president of Americans for Tax Reform, Grover Norquist. The guys discuss Grover's journey to build ATR at the request of Pres. Ronald Reagan, the success of eliminating the income tax in states across the U.S., and more.
This week, Curtis and Ryan discuss the phenomenon behind "book banning"in Oklahoma public schools.
This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by the Vice President and General Counsel of NetChoice, Carl Szabo, to discuss the damaging ramifications of anti-trust legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by City Care's Chief Executive Officer Adam Luck to talk about his work with Oklahoma's unsheltered. Adam discusses his journey to working with those in poverty and gives an in depth look at City Care Night Shelter, Oklahoma City's only permanent low-barrier night shelter. This episode sheds a light on the sources of homelessness and challenges opinions on government intervention, personal responsibility, and more.
This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined by Research Fellow and Assistant Director of the American Enterprise Institute Housing Center, Tobias Peter. The guys discuss the current housing climate, how the government can (or can't) stabilize the market, and more.
In this episode, Curtis and Ryan discuss special session, tax reform, and true economic relief.
This week, Curtis and Ryan discuss Ryan's new claim to fame, the letdowns of this legislative session, and the potential to unite both sides of the political aisle.
On this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, Curtis and Ryan discuss corporate welfare, the possibility of the Supreme Court of the United States overturning Roe v. Wade, and why it is important to reform the judicial nominating process in Oklahoma.
This week, Curtis and Ryan discuss Stillwater's problematic bathroom policy and some in the legislature attempting to line their own pockets.Article links:1. OSU's Drag Queen Story Hour2. Lawmaker makes false statements about bill3. Stillwater board refuses to change bathroom policy4. OCPA urges action by Hofmeister, State Board of Education on bathroom policy5. Oklahoma's confusing bathroom policy: context and legal background6. Why defined-contribution retirement plans are preferable to defined-benefit plans7. Nondoc: 'Burn it down: Chris Kannady hears no Senate bills in Civil Judiciary meeting
This week, Curtis is joined with co-host of Fox & Friends and former ESPN personality, Will Cain. The guys discuss Will's journey to television and his insight into the ever-growing hostility in news media. Cain is the featured speaker at this year's Citizenship Award Dinner. Learn more here.
This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined with the national director of research at the American Federation for Children, Corey DeAngelis, to discuss school choice. DeAngelis is the 2022 recipient of OCPA's annual Citizenship Award. Learn more about the event honoring his work for families across the nation here.
This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined with Brett Farley, Executive Director of Catholic Conference of Oklahoma, to discuss his work at the Capitol, the Catholic Church's role in shaping politics, and more.
This week, the guys give a big update on legislation at the capitol, Curtis goes in depth on his new proposal for reform, and Ryan is heading to CPAC.Read the proposal here.
This week, Curtis and Ryan are joined with Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell. The guys discuss the State of the State address, Oklahoma's recent rebrand, and what makes being Oklahoma's Lieutenant Governor the best job in the world.
Curtis and Ryan are back from break with a brand new episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln! This week, the guys discuss the good, the bad, and the stupid bills that have been filed for the upcoming legislative session.Read article here: https://www.ocpathink.org/post/with-2300-bills-introduced-which-ones-should-you-watch
On this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, the guys sit down with TheBlaze's Steve Deace to discuss school choice and saving America from the leftist agenda.
This week, Ryan takes a hiatus while Curtis is joined with longtime friend Will Bruhn to discuss price transparency, the government's role in our healthcare system and more. Bruhn is the COO and Co-Founder of Restoring Medicine — a grassroots movement of doctors, nurses, students, business leaders, and everyday citizens from across the United States that are demanding a more honest and fair health care system.
Curtis and Ryan are here with part two of the Free Market Medicine series! This week, the guys are joined by Jay Kempton, Owner and President of the Kempton Group, to discuss the healthcare industry from the buyers' perspective.Learn more about the Kempton Group: https://www.kemptongroup.com/
On this week's episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, Curtis and Ryan are joined with Dr. Keith Smith to discuss his journey to co-founding Surgery Center of Oklahoma and the importance of free market medicine. Learn more about Surgery Center of Oklahoma: https://surgerycenterok.com/
Is a college degree worth the expense? This week, the guys discuss Curtis's recent study and how Oklahoma college degrees fare on debt-earnings tests.
Curtis and Ryan are back this week to discuss eliminating Oklahoma's income tax and bust the myths around raising property taxes.
On this episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, Curtis and Ryan are back to the regular schedule and discuss the ever-growing political discourse in America, as well as Joy Hofmeister's announcement to run for Oklahoma governor in 2022.
On this special episode of Thinkin' on Lincoln, Curtis and Ryan are joined with New York Times Best Selling Author and Senior Editor at the American Conservative, Rod Dreher. The guys discuss Dreher's books, including Live Not By Lies, and the threat of soft totalitarianism in America.
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